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LP51 RPZ

2001 Alfa Romeo 166

Silver Petrol 2950cc
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MOT Status

Expired
Expires12 Aug 2020
Tests5 (3 pass, 2 fail)
Pass rate60%

Mileage

32,137 mi
Last recorded32,137 miles
Recorded on13 Aug 2019
Typical for 2001 Alfa Romeo 16681,492 mi

Below or average mileage for this year

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Vehicle Details

RegistrationLP51 RPZ
MakeAlfa Romeo
Model166
Year2001
ColourSilver
Fuel typePetrol
Engine2,950cc

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MOT History

3 pass 2 fail
Pass 13 Aug 2019 32,137 miles
Fail 8 Aug 2019 32,118 miles

Offside Front Drive shaft joint constant velocity boot split or insecure, no longer prevents the ingress of dirt (6.1.7 (g) (ii))

Nearside Front Lower Suspension arm ball joint has slight play (5.3.4 (a) (i))

Nearside Rear Suspension arm damaged but not seriously weakened track control arm (5.3.3 (b) (i))

Pass 2 Jul 2018 31,750 miles
Pass 15 Mar 2017 31,736 miles
Fail 13 Mar 2017 31,736 miles

Offside Front Drive shaft which forms part of the suspension coupling gaiter damaged to the extent that it no longer prevents the ingress of dirt etc (2.4.G.4e)

Tyre has a cut in excess of the requirements deep enough to reach the ply or cords all (4.1.D.1a)

How Reliable is the Alfa Romeo 166?

Based on 30,600 MOT tests across 2,966 vehicles.

64.7%
Pass Rate
5,537
Miles/Year
27
Year Lifespan
2,966
On UK Roads

Top MOT Failure Points

Parking brake: efficiency below requirements 2,359
position lamp(s) not working 2,194
Tyre tread depth below requirements of 1.6mm 2,135
parking brake recording little or no effort 1,384
Headlamp aim too low 1,113
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LP51 RPZ is a 2001 Alfa Romeo 166 in Silver with a 2,950cc petrol engine. This vehicle has been through 5 MOT tests with a personal pass rate of 60%.

Across all 2001 Alfa Romeo 166 models, the average MOT pass rate is 64.2% with a typical mileage of 81,492 miles. This particular vehicle has a lower pass rate than the average for its year, which may indicate maintenance issues worth investigating.

The most common reason a Alfa Romeo 166 fails its MOT is parking brake: efficiency below requirements, accounting for 2,359 recorded failures. If you're considering buying LP51 RPZ, it's worth having these areas checked by a mechanic before committing.

The Alfa Romeo 166 typically stays on UK roads for around 27 years. At 25 years old, this Alfa Romeo 166 is approaching the upper end of the typical lifespan for this model.

Frequently Asked Questions

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What year was LP51 RPZ registered?

LP51 RPZ is a 2001 Alfa Romeo 166, first registered on 31 December 2001.

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The MOT history for LP51 RPZ shows 5 tests with a 60% pass rate. To check for outstanding finance, stolen markers, write-off history and mileage discrepancies, run a full vehicle check.

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